Midterm Outcomes and Surgical Approaches for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteochondral lesions (OCL) of the talus are a significant cause of chronic ankle pain and functional impairment, typically following trauma. Despite advancements in diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions, long-term outcomes vary, and no gold standard treatment has been established.

Methods

This retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of n=64 patients undergoing OCL-related surgery. Inclusion criteria: an OCL of the talus, patients without OCL, with osteoarthritis, or infection were excluded. The cohort was categorized primarily based on the stage of OCL and the surgical technique used: bone marrow stimulation by retrograde or anterograde drilling and microfracturing, transplantation of autologous cancellous bone, and acellular cartilage replacement and

SUBMITTER: Biehl C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035044 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature